I loved Pageant, so when I saw this was the sequel, I had to play it! This was a really lovely little meditation (probs not using that word in the right context) on socializing and human relationships, as well as a perfect example of why the phrase "distance makes the heart grow fonder" isn't exactly correct. It was all very relatable and this was a wonderful game. (I probably make little to no sense right now because my brain feels like tenderized chicken meat, lol.)
Played Pageant and this one, really great the whole way through!
[Spoilers below!! at least how I played it]
The awkwardness of our heroine through the party, the quiet moment with Emily outside (which was very cute btw!), the sense of doom I felt when people started talking about politics at the table haha, and sealing it all off with a New Year's kiss/hug (and the noncommittal "it was fine" in the car w/ mom). Great scenes that felt very relatable!
I like your writing style a lot. A mix of introspection, overthinking, and realistic dialogue that I think fits the story you're telling well! Looking forward to your future works :) stay safe!
this felt so nice to read. i enjoyed the pacing and how you portrayed the awkwardness and insecurities.. it makes me happy to see and relate. thank you for creating this beautiful little story. ♥️
I really enjoyed the commentary on conversations as transactional, which is sort of the perfect thing to explore in a choice-based game like this. I thought this was a really lovely vignette that conjured all the complicated emotions of a big holiday like New Year's and I'm glad I took the time to play it.
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This was a good read given awkwardness is hard to write evocatively! Also, now I'm hungry.
Ugh, this feels too real. I love it. I’m also glad I got to hang out with Emily again…
Very enjoyable read! The social anxiety bit with the other kids felt relatable...
I skipped Pageant, but I think I found both endings :D
sequel!
I loved Pageant, so when I saw this was the sequel, I had to play it! This was a really lovely little meditation (probs not using that word in the right context) on socializing and human relationships, as well as a perfect example of why the phrase "distance makes the heart grow fonder" isn't exactly correct. It was all very relatable and this was a wonderful game. (I probably make little to no sense right now because my brain feels like tenderized chicken meat, lol.)
Played Pageant and this one, really great the whole way through!
[Spoilers below!! at least how I played it]
The awkwardness of our heroine through the party, the quiet moment with Emily outside (which was very cute btw!), the sense of doom I felt when people started talking about politics at the table haha, and sealing it all off with a New Year's kiss/hug (and the noncommittal "it was fine" in the car w/ mom). Great scenes that felt very relatable!
I like your writing style a lot. A mix of introspection, overthinking, and realistic dialogue that I think fits the story you're telling well! Looking forward to your future works :) stay safe!
yes. good, good stuff. also shoutout to another Hennessey fan. I bet I butchered that.
this felt so nice to read. i enjoyed the pacing and how you portrayed the awkwardness and insecurities.. it makes me happy to see and relate. thank you for creating this beautiful little story. ♥️
I really enjoyed the commentary on conversations as transactional, which is sort of the perfect thing to explore in a choice-based game like this. I thought this was a really lovely vignette that conjured all the complicated emotions of a big holiday like New Year's and I'm glad I took the time to play it.